GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right